The Flight Deck

We all know that there are stories and pictures out there that have been fabricated or altered so much that they bare not even a passing resemblance to the core truth.  Millions of people see these stories and photos and accept them as the “gospel”, and rumors spread and untruths become truths.Not any more.  Media MythBusters has been established to corral some of the biggest offenders and provide evidence to refute the rumors and lies. It’s a wikipedia sort of site that states the following:

Truth Through Scrutiny — When inaccurate information is reported in the news media, especially when it is reported on the wire services and gets repeated worldwide, it is difficult to “take back” the initial report and correct the record. With the rise of new media such as talk radio and blogs, traditional media has come under increased scrutiny and some stories that in past generations might have been left to stand, have been exposed as false. Those instances, which are often relegated to small print at the back of the newspaper, will be collected here.

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